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Auction 104, Lot 420

"Die Statt Bisantz", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: France

Period: 1572 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.8 x 10.8 inches
37.6 x 27.4 cm
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Early bird's eye view of Besancon and surrounding countryside and vineyards. The woodcut is decorated with two coats of arms.

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Condition: B

Faint toning along centerfold with a few stains in margins. Small hole top in top blank margin.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/10/2003

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